Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Oostvest sits in the middle of historic Haarlem, surrounded by canals and lively streets. The listing does not state a year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €425,000, the asking price is 38% below the neighbourhood average of €684,332, which is keen given the compact size, though the 44 m² is 56% smaller than the typical home in Burgwal. For context, studios in Haarlem vary widely in price and condition.
Burgwal is the historic core of Haarlem, with narrow streets, monumental buildings and a dense urban feel. The area is very strongly urbanised (5,664 addresses per km²). Most homes were built before 1945 (83%), and the population is a mix of singles (815 one-person households) and couples without children. One resident says: "Have lived here since 1992, still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another adds: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores 7.67 out of 10. For more, see the neighbourhood Burgwal page.
For groceries, the Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. Primary schools are just around the corner: Franciscus Xaveriusschool is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool De Kring is a five-minute walk. The train station is a fifteen-minute walk, and restaurants are within a few minutes' stroll. The municipality Haarlem offers a compact city centre with all amenities close by.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Overspaern Makelaardij and available through several channels.
Details of this home
Oostvest 38, Haarlem
Good · 5 residents
Have lived here since 1992, still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing.
Auto-translated to English by AILovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for 33 years and I still walk around proudly at how beautiful the neighbourhood is, but connections and social contacts have deteriorated in the last few years, partly due to the "inbreeding" and greater differences between rich and poor.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 32 years, nice neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 32 years. Pleasant neighbourhood in itself. Could do with a bit more attention now and then, e.g. emptying containers.
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Burgwal
Data from Burgwal
48 within 5 km
101 within 5 km
About Oostvest 38, Haarlem
The asking price of €425,000 is 38% below the average asking price in Burgwal (€684,332) and also below the median of €549,000. However, the studio is compact at 44 m², which is 56% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 100 m². Given the size, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a small studio in this location.
Burgwal is the historic centre of Haarlem, with a very high density of addresses (5,664 per km²). It's a mix of singles and couples, with few families. Residents appreciate the beauty of the old town but note that social contacts have decreased and cleanliness could be better. The neighbourhood scores 7.67 out of 10 based on five reviews.
Haarlem train station is 1.5 km away, about a fifteen-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam, Leiden and other cities.
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt at 179 metres, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 774 metres away (a ten-minute walk), and there are several other options within a kilometre.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: Franciscus Xaveriusschool (430 m), Openbare Basisschool De Kring (454 m), and Veronica Jenaplanschool (606 m). Secondary schools are about 1.1 km away.
Overspaern Makelaardij has not published the year of construction or energy label in the listing.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal
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